That was another decent episode tonight. I am happy Phil did come around for Jay. He is the closest thing to a father he has, and in fairness I don't think he is that bad. I think going to the cops was the way forward and it's the only way Jay can be safe. Some good scenes there and Jamie and Steve really shone there. I am happy that Roxy looks out for him as well.
The question on our lips is, who was involved in the stabbing? We've no Sharon, Honey cleared off. I hope for our sake, we don't have a child death with Dennis or Will murdered. It would be too much, but I think if it did happen the actresses playing their mothers would shine with the material. Sadly, it's reality in our world and I am glad they highlighted it.
Oh Lee - you've got a bloodclaat boss, a wife who would better off working or at least claiming herself, not to mention the work environment being stressful. Stealing isn't the way, and going down to that level is not right. I understand the pride issue, and he is a very depressed young man. Put the bracelet back, and come clean to Whitney. It just breaks my heart seeing him.
I welcome Derek back - he was a likeable character when he was with Pauline and a good father figure for Martin. It was funny his scene with Kathy outside the Beale's, loved the reunion with Patrick (I'm glad there is an older character part of the group) and it was funny when Abi said Sonia was a lesbian

Geraldine, I'd like her as regular. Feel she can offer a lot. Very up herself.
Mas / Carmel / Denise / Zeynep - I just don't want to know, he's free to make his own mind up ffs.
8/10